Goose feather fletching

[Carpdaddy]

I happen to mention to a buddy that was going Goose hunting that I wouldn’t care to try some Goose feathers for fletching. I didn’t know what I was in for! This morning he showed up with a bag that contained both wings... from 15 Geese!
Anyone ever tried them, know how well they might work?

[Jamesh76]

I love them. Quills are easier to work with and they work well in the wet weather. Makes me want to hunt waterfowl. They are great.

[jd-xlt]

I was given some, but haven't fletched any shafts with them yet. I was told they are the best water resistant feather their is.

[EWill]

I've used them in the past, still have some old arrows with goose feathers on, they held up well. However, they are hard to find when you miss.

[Captainkirk]

Never tried them, but have heard good things about them especially in inclement weather (supposedly way more waterproof than turkey)

[Hill billy]

Intresting. Im guessing they are large enough to cut with a 4 or 5 in feather chopper and right wing for right helica and vice versa ?

[EWill]

Hill Billy, in my limited experience, yes, you can get a 5" feather out of a single full length feather, maybe more if you chop them shorter, not sure since it's been awhile. Like all feathers, right wing--right helical, likewise for the left.

[Hill billy]

Thanks for the info. I have choppers but not a grinder. I know people who hunt geese. I may give these a try